Acts 18:9 - One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision and told him, "Don't be afraid! Speak out! Don't be silent!"
Paul had been receiving some harsh treatment (to say the least) as a result of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. We are not told this here, but I believe that Paul must have been dealing with some confidence and self-doubt issues. Jesus came to comfort Paul and to put his mind at ease. God knows our hearts, and knows what we need to hear. Jesus wanted to let him know that everything would be ok, because He was with him.
Am I afraid to share the Gospel? No. Then why don't I do it more? The truth is, I'm not confident in my ability to not screw it up and say the wrong thing. I need to trust the Holy Spirit to give me the right words to say when I share His Word. Only through the strength of God will I be successful at anything.
Dear Lord, please fill me with the strength and wisdom I need to share Your Truth. Help me to glorify Your Holy Name, and bring others to know and believe You so that we can all serve in Your Glorious Kingdom. In Jesus' precious name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
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